Half-Day Camps in the East Bay
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Summer camps that offer half-day programs are perfect for kids that need a little bit of time away from home. For parents with flexible schedules, this might be right up your alley. This roundup of summer camps that offer half-day programs is just a start. Find more summer camps in our Annual Camp Guide.
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East Bay camps with half-day programs (2023)
The following camps have let 510Families.com know that they have half-day programs in the morning, afternoon, or both. Find details such as age and application process on their websites.
Firecracker Math Summer Camp
Math camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Instructions employ math games, projects, and magic tricks, sparking kids’ interest in math and boosting their skills and confidence. Morning classes are followed by fun activities in the afternoon.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $525 per week. $325 per week for half-day (math-only) camp. $120 per day. $75 per half-day (math-only). Multi-week & sibling discount. Financial aid is available. AM care $50, PM care $125.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Save 5% off tuition with code 510FamiliesSum23. Expires 6/30/23
24-7 UK Soccer Academy Camps
First-timers and seasoned soccer players will love 24-7 soccer camps. Run by professional coaches, camps emphasize fun and skill development while building leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Choose Recreational Fun Camp, Competitive Technical Training Camp, or Goalkeeper Training Camp.
Camp Hours: 8:30 to 3 pm (8 am drop-off available) | half-day sessions are 8:30 am to 11:30 am or noon to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $429 per week of full-day camp | $289 per week of half-day camp | $279-$385 per week for Technical Training Camps
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Save 20% with the discount code 510SUMMER2023
Legarza Kids Camps
Legarza basketball, all-sports, and S.T.E.A.M. camps are run by highly-trained coaches who are sure to become your kid's new hero. Programs are designed to instill confidence, learning, and growth. Come see how they put the FUN in fundamentals!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm with half day sessions (hours & dates vary by location)
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $295-$485 per week full-day | $155-$285 per week of half-day (rates may vary by location)
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Use code 510FAM to save 10% Expires 9/1/23
Avid4 Adventure
Outside > Online: Get your kids back outside this summer! Using a time-tested curriculum, experienced instructors empower campers of all ages and skill levels to bike, hike, rock climb, and paddle in awesome outdoor recreation areas. K-7th grade.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm | half-day program 9 am to 11:45 or 12:15 pm to 3 pm is for Learn to Bike (ages 3 1/2 to 6)
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $450 per week of half days | $900-$950 per week | $1800 per 2-week sessions | Sibling + multiple session discounts are available!
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Save 5% with code 510Family5 Discount. Expiration: 8/20/2023
Redwood Day Summer Program
The Redwood Day School summer program will offer flexibility while allowing for a fun, engaging, and robust experience with cooking, art, and sports. The program is open to all children 4 years old - rising 8th grade and kids do NOT have to be Redwood Day students to attend.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or 9 am to noon & 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $540 per week of full-day sessions | $270 per week of half-day sessions
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Bay Club Kids Camps
Kids of all ages and interests can find their fit at Bay Club Kids Camps, from little explorers for kids as young as 3 to multi-sport and activity or single sports camps for ages up to 17. Availability and timing of camps vary by location.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half days 9 am to 1 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $525-$595 per week for non-members | Half day programs start at $375 per week | 25% off for members
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Crowden Summer Music Camps and Workshops
Try a fun and inspiring summer music camp at Crowden! From exploratory music camp to exhilarating chamber music intensives, Crowden offers summer programs for all levels of experience: Instrument Discovery Camp, Summer Strings, and John Adams Young Composers Workshop.
Camp Hours: Times vary by camp
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Prices vary by camp. Financial aid available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Liv & Chiu Art Studio Summer Art Camp
Lots of exciting art activities to keep your young artists engaged. Professional teaching artists create a supportive environment where campers are encouraged to explore and hone their skills. They offer observational drawing, animation, digital art, graphic novel, and acrylic painting in half day workshops.
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon, 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $450 per week of half day sessions | Need-Based Scholarship Available.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Save $20 with code: 20FUN23
Adventures 4 Kidz SUP Camp
Stand-up paddleboard camp includes nature lessons, games, safety, and paddling. Campers foster new friendships, build a thoughtful connection to nature, and feel empowered to live an active lifestyle through outdoor aquatic sports. No prior experience is required.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or 9 am to noon for half-day program
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $649 per week for full-day camp; $399 per week for half-day camp.$50 Early bird & sibling discount available.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7, Week of Aug. 14
Save $50 with code 510FAM. Expires 5/1/23
Albany-Berkeley Soccer Club (ABSC) Camp
ABSC welcomes boys and girls of all ages & skill levels to develop soccer skills while having fun. Experienced coaches lead dribbling, passing, defense, shooting, and playing with warmth & humor. Camp builds goalie skills, field sense, and conditioning.
Camp Hours: 8:45 am to 4 pm or half days 8:45am-12:30 or 1-3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $470 per week for full day; $350 per week for half days
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Save 10% with code 24302, valid thru 8/6/23
ANTS Sports Explorers Camp
The ultimate multi-sport camp in Oakland for kids explores tennis, soccer, basketball, flag football, dodgeball, & more in a non-competitive and positive environment. With special theme days, kids will develop their athletic skills while having fun, making friends, and learning sportsmanship.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half days 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $95 for daily drop-in. $475 per week of full-days. $275 per week of half-days. Half-day drop-in $55. Discounts available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
ATDP, Academic Talent Development Program at UC Berkeley
Challenging courses for motivated scholars. Explore academic passions through in-person or remote learning. Elementary Division (3 weeks, grades K-6) is held in Point Richmond and Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) is at the UC Berkeley campus. Check application requirements.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am - noon (morning sessions) and 1 pm - 4:30 pm (afternoon sessions)
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: Each course ranges $710-$1080 for 3-6 weeks in total. Financial Aid is available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
One Village Sports Camps
FUNdamental soccer, multi-sport, basketball, softball & roller hockey camps are designed for maximum fun with outdoor & indoor options available. Full-Day Camps offer sprinklers on hot days, additional multi-sport choices, traditional camp games, and games & tournaments!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half day 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 08:15 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $389 per week or $275 per week of half-days. Daily drop-in is $85
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Save $30 off one week with code 510FAMFD or save $10 a week of half days with code 510FAMHD
YoungWonks Coding Summer Camp
YoungWonks is a WASC Accredited Coding and Engineering program for youth, well known for teaching Computer Science to thousands of students around the world for over the last 8+ years. Schedule a free trial class today. Online or in-person in Pleasanton.
Camp Hours: 1.5 hours Monday to Wednesday either 1 pm to 2:30 pm or 2:30 pm to 4 pm.
Earliest Drop off: 01:00 pm
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $725 per 4-week session (of 1.5 hour classes for 3 days a week)
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Alameda Ballet Summer Program
Camp Hours: 9 am to 12 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:00 pm
Price: $225 per week
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Bishop O'Dowd Summer Academy
Camp Hours: Hours vary by course selection
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $190+ per single two week hourly session. Add multiple classes for full days
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3
Broadmoor Preschool Summer Program
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:00 pm
Price: $225 per week
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17
Cantare’s Summer Music Camp
FREE 2-week half-day music camp with singing, musicianship, dancing and games. Special Event: field trip & national anthem performance at an Oakland A’s game, Thur. 6/15
Camp Hours: 9 am to 12:15 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:15 pm
Price: 2-week session is free of charge
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19
City of San Pablo Kiddie Camps
Camp Hours: 9 am to 1 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 01:00 pm
Price: $66 per week resident | $82 per week for non-residents
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
El Cerrito Summer Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $206 Half Day | $419 Full Day | Resident discount available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Fashion Sewing Camp with Julia Husch
Camp Hours: Half days 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: Varies by location; only Lafayette offers supervised lunch coverage
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of May 29, Week of June 5, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Kung Fu Summer Camp by International Chi Institute
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with free after-care until 6 pm | half days 8:30 am to 12:30 pm or 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $460 per week. $280 per week of half day program. Lunch included.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
MVMNTM Summer Camp
Camp Hours: 10 am to 4 pm or offered in 3, 4, or 6 hour blocks
Earliest Drop off: 10:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $725 per week for full days or $385 per week for half-days
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Neptune Nature Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half-days from 9 am to 1 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $900 per 2-week session of full days, other rates for other configurations
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Parkour & Acrobatics @ Athletic Playground
Camp Hours: Varies; sessions tend to be 9 am to noon and 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:50 am
Latest Pick-up: 01:00 pm
Price: $525 per 5 sessions, $130 one sessions; $330 for 3 sessions
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Pokemon & Japanese Culture Camp by Hanabi Judo
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half days from 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $379 per week or $265 for mornings only
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7, Week of Aug. 14
Skate Like a Girl Skateboard Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm and 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 08:50 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $399 per week for full-day program | $299 per week for half day program
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17
Skyhawks Basketball Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm | half-days 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: Varies by location: $294-$349 per week or $219-$269 per week for half days
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Spirited Play Labs
Spirited Play Labs is offering specialty summer programs for disabled, neurodivergent, or behaviorally different children.
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon with extended care
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 01:00 pm
Price: Varies
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K
Camp Season (2023):
Summer Skate Camp
Skateboarding
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:00 pm
Price: $195 per week (Berkeley resident) | $234 per week (non-resident) for half day program
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Tennis Camp at Oakland Hills Tennis Club
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $310 per week for non-members | $275 per week for members for half day program. Earlybird discount before 4/31
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Traverse Fitness Ninja Camp
Camp Hours: Full or half days available 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8:30 am - 11:30 am, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:20 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:40 pm
Price: $649 per week of full day camp | $345/week for half day. 20% off to Richmond residents. Other discounts available.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7, Week of Aug. 14, Week of Aug. 21, Week of Aug. 28
Ultimate Gymnastics Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half-days from 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $550 per full week or $325 per week of half-days
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Van Der Zwaan Dance Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half days 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: Full day $462 per week. Half day also available.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7, Week of Aug. 14
X-Fit Training Summer Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or 1 pm to 4 pm for young campers
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $465 per week full day | $195-$270 per week half day | $112 per day
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Yu Ying Mandarin Immersion Camp
Camp Hours: 8 am to 6 pm or half days 8 am to noon or 2 pm to 6 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $380 per week or $290 per week of half days. Most sessions are 2 weeks.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
